Welcome to Raw Reflections
This is where the commentary gets sharp, the writing gets bold, and nothing is off-limits. Raw Reflections is more than a blog—it’s an ongoing conversation about law, identity, culture, power, and the personal truths we’re told to keep quiet.
Here, I unpack courtroom drama, critique pop culture, analyze the systems meant to protect us (but often don’t), and write through the chaos of being alive in a world that demands silence from the loudest hearts. From legal education to emotional storytelling, every post is crafted with clarity, depth, and purpose.
If you’re here for truth, for context, for the unfiltered version of what really matters—then you’re in the right place.
Week 5 Recap: Ravens, Bengals, and My Final Straw
Week 5 tested my patience, my loyalty, and my blood pressure. The Ravens got stomped, the Bengals embarrassed me again, and I’m officially at my breaking point. I’ve spent five weeks defending the AFC North—now I’m just defending my sanity.
Week 4 NFL Recap: Ravens and Bengals Both Get Belt to Ass Beatings
The Ravens collapsed against the Chiefs, and the Bengals didn’t even show up against the Broncos. I picked these two teams to cover this season, and all I’m serving my readers so far are back-to-back belt to ass beatings.
Belt to Ass & Choke Job: Bengals and Ravens Collapse in Week 3
Week 3 was pure pain for the AFC North. The Bengals got the worst loss in franchise history—a true belt to ass beating—while the Ravens choked away a primetime game against the Lions. Two teams, two disasters, and zero excuses.
The Browns Are Trash, The Bengals Are Toxic, and I’m Spiraling
From a comeback win with an emotional gut-punch to a divisional matchup that felt like a defensive mugging, this week's NFL Sunday was a wild ride. We're talking about a win that felt like a loss and a statement that left no doubt. Read my raw takes on what really went down.
Belt to Ass Thursdays: Commanders vs. Packers
Thursday Night Football turned into a straight-up belt to ass beating as the Packers handled business against the Commanders. I had high hopes for Washington after last season, but between dropped passes, injuries, and Jayden Daniels running for his life, this one was rough. Packers 27, Commanders 18 — let’s break it down.
Week 1 NFL Chaos: Bengals Grind, Bills Shock Ravens, and Parsons’ Packers Debut
Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season did not disappoint. The Bengals held off the Browns in a defensive battle, the Bills pulled off one of the wildest comebacks in recent memory against the Ravens, and Micah Parsons made headlines in his Packers debut. We also got a 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers still proving doubters wrong.
Chiefs vs. Chargers in São Paulo: Mahomes Magic Meets Herbert’s Answer
Justin Herbert silenced the doubters with 318 yards and three touchdowns as the Chargers outlasted Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, snapping Kansas City’s one-score game streak with a 27–21 win in São Paulo.
Cowboys vs. Eagles Opener: Fireworks, Fumbles, and What Could’ve Been
The NFL season kicked off with pure chaos: an injury on the first play, an ejection before the game even started, a lightning delay, and a Cowboys offense that had chances to win but couldn’t finish. Here’s my full breakdown of the Cowboys vs. Eagles opener — the drama, the key plays, and the “what ifs” that defined it.
NFL Contracts 101: Loyalty, Leverage, and the Business Behind the Game
NFL contracts are rarely what they seem. That $100 million deal? Most of it’s smoke and mirrors. This article breaks down how NFL contracts actually work, why players like Trey Hendrickson get undervalued, and what every fan should know about the business behind the game.
Trey Hendrickson Deserves Better: Loyalty, Leadership, and the Problem With NFL Contracts
Trey Hendrickson has been a cornerstone of the Bengals’ defense, delivering elite performances year after year. Yet, as contract disputes arise, it’s evident that loyalty in the NFL is often a one-way street.
The Evolution of the NFL: From 1920 to Today
The NFL wasn’t always a billion-dollar empire. It started with a meeting in Canton, Ohio, in 1920—and nearly collapsed more than once. This article breaks down how the league survived, merged, and became the global powerhouse it is today.
My All-Time Favorite NFL Players (Yes, I’m Judging Yours Too)
This isn’t your average “greatest of all time” list. It’s personal. It’s chaotic. It’s football IQ with attitude. From Drew Brees to Deion Sanders, Marshawn Lynch to Patrick Mahomes (yes, even him), these are the players who made the game unforgettable—whether by talent, toughness, or pure audacity.
My 2025 NFL Draft Reactions: The Good and The Bad
In a draft full of chaos, shockers, and smart moves, I’m breaking down the 2025 NFL Draft with brutal honesty. From the picks I loved, to the ones that made me audibly gasp, to the moments that had me questioning entire franchises — here’s my unfiltered take on the good and the bad.
The NFL Doesn’t Care About Women: Let’s Stop Pretending They Do.
I’m a real football fan—and that’s exactly why I’m writing this.
The NFL has protected abusers for far too long. From Deshaun Watson to Ray Rice, time and time again, the league has allowed violence against women to go unpunished.
This article breaks down the disturbing pattern, the players involved, and the real accountability the NFL refuses to enforce.
It’s time to stop pretending this league stands for anything.